Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Hammond Regional Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Hammond Historic District
Attraction
Strawberry Stadium
Stadium
Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives
Museum
AMC Hammond Palace 10
Cinema
Mitchell's Swamp Adventures/Mitchell - Kliebert Headquarters
Attraction
Food and Drink (26) C+
The Brown Door
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Cate Street Pub
Bar
Augustine's
Bar
The Crescent
Bar
Benny's Place
Bar
Eddie's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
University Donuts
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Spoga
Gym
North Cypress Fitness Center
Gym
Spoga Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Superking Seafood
Seafood
Michael's Seafood
Seafood
Rouses
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Cate Square Park
Park
Cate Square Park
Park
Cate Square Park
Park
Railroad Park
Park
Zemurray Park
Park
Lab School Playground
Playground
Mooney Park
Playground
Chappapeela Park
Park
Kliebert & Son’s Gator Tours
Park
Shops (9) F
Rustic Treasures
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lady Di Florist
Florist
Rende's Quick Stop
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Academy Sports
Department Store
Dillard's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
EJ'S FLORAL AND PARTY SUPPLIES
Florist
Circle K
Convenience Store
Miller's Mart
Convenience Store
Jeff's Grocery
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hammond.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Hammond
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Hammond is 93/100 - which is 2% higher than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Hammond crime rates are 7,814 per 100k, which is 131% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
6,586 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,228 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Hammond is $31,250 - which is 32% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$31,250 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Central Rexall Drugs
Pharmacy
Hammond Police Department
Police
Hammond Fire Department
Fire Station
Vera W. Thomason Health Center
Hospital
Southeastern Louisiana University Police Dept
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Channels Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
En Christo Counseling - Dr. David Adkins
Doctor
Hammond VA Outpatient Clinic
Clinic
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Hammond Sub Station
Police
North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hammond Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Station
North Oaks Medical Center
Hospital
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Clinic
North Oaks Resource Building
Clinic
Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Cypress Pointe Hospital
Hospital
Natalbany Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C+

Hammond home prices are $174,400 - which is 18% higher than Louisiana
Home Price
$174,400 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Hammond graduation rate is 77% - which is 2% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (9) F
Woodland Park Magnet
Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Southeastern La University Lab School
Tangi Academy
Hammond Westside Montessori
Courtney Christian School Inc
Trafton Academy At Hammond
Natalbany Middle
Midway Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program
St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School
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ratings D

Hammond has an overall rating of 55% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D
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Don't move here 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 20, 2019) I moved from Baton Rouge because I wanted to be closer to Southeastern University, as I am a current student. At first, the town seemed quaint and charming, but that has worn off after living here for two years. First, there is nothing to do here; for a college town, you would th ...Read More ink more businesses would be keen to open up shop to attract a younger crowd. However, no one wants to be out here. Secondly, there are no parks that feel safe enough to run around nor enjoy the scenery... I guess I was spoiled with the LSU lakes. Lastly are the people, they drive immensely slow and never use a turning signal when they drive. Overall there aren't any hidden gems in this dank little town that could make up for how horrible this place. There is NOTHING to do here besides go to the local Wal-Mart. BYYYYYEEEEEE! Moving back to Baton Rouge. Read Less
Hammond has Old South Charm 5 rating By gret60 ( Jan 03, 2017) The vibe of the city is one of warmth and Hospitality. Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics is what I found most enjoyable as I am an Alumni. The fact that both the Football and Baseball teams are back to back Southland Conference Champions makes for an exciting night ou ...Read More t watching games. The city fully gets behind the athletics program,as they should.The city has plenty of restaurant/Bars around the city that will appease several different palates. Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Seafood, Steak houses, high end Sandwich shops...the list goes on. The Farmers Market has grown into an event you do not want to miss. It is every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12 NoonPainting with a twist, Hot August nights, BBQ festival ...all of which I am not doing justice in mentioning as I did not go into detail. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hammond? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King Park
      Cate Square Park
      Cate Square Park
      Cate Square Park
      Railroad Park
      Zemurray Park
      Lab School Playground
      Mooney Park

      Entertainment

      Hammond Regional Arts Center
      Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
      Hammond Historic District
      Strawberry Stadium
      Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives
      AMC Hammond Palace 10
      Mitchell's Swamp Adventures/Mitchell - Kliebert Headquarters

      Food & Drink

      The Brown Door
      Pita Pit
      Cate Street Pub
      Augustine's
      The Crescent
      Benny's Place
      Eddie's Frozen Custard
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hammond? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hammond.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hammond? The cost of living in Hammond is 93/100 - which is 2% higher than Louisiana.
      Hammond
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hammond? Hammond crime rates are 7,814, which are 131% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      7,814 per 100k people

      236% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      236% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      86%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Hammond? The median income in Hammond is $31,250 which is 32% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $31,25044% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,64831% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hammond a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Vera W. Thomason Health Center
      North Oaks Medical Center
      North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital
      Cypress Pointe Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Channels Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Central Rexall Drugs

      Doctors

      En Christo Counseling - Dr. David Adkins

      C+ Housing

      What are Hammond home prices? Hammond home prices are $174,400 - which is 18% higher than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $174,4006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80315% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Hammond have good schools? The Hammond graduation rate is 77% - which is 2% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      9% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Hammond a good place to live? Hammond has an overall rating of 55% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      6 total surveys

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